US Bridges

Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · Btwn I40 & SR107 · Structure no. 15025740009

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2574
CrossesGulf Fork Big Creek
LocationBtwn I40 & SR107
RouteCounty Highway 2574
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89442, -83.09328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.